On a piece of paper write down: Who this person
is. What do you think
about her. What might she
like to do.
Alexis Instructions
Bullying 101
What is bullying?
“Harassment, intimidation, or bullying" is any intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act that:
(a) Physically harms a student or damages the student's property; or
(b) Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education; or
(c) Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or
(d) Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
What are the effects of bullying?Increased rates ofo Anxietyo Fearo Depressiono Lonelinesso Absenteeismo Academic declineo Suicidal thoughts http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=TdkNn3Ei-Lg
American Psychological Association
Bullying statistics
160,000 students stay home everyday from the fear of being bullied.
32% of students between 12-18 years old had been the victim of school bullying,. 33% females 30% males
20% of teens are victims of cyberbullying. Minorities are also more likely of bullying because of their race
ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability they may have. 90% of LGBT students have been reported to being bullied
within the last year 40% of victims tell an adult when being bullied. 15% of victims of cyberbullying tell an adult. 14% of high school student consider suicide.
National Education for Education Statistics
What are the types of bullying?
There are three types of bullying: Verbal bullying Social bullying/relational bullying
Physical bullying
What is verbal bullying?
Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things. Verbal bullying includes:
Teasing Name-calling Inappropriate
sexual comments Taunting Threatening to
cause harm
What is social/relational bullying?Social bullying, sometimes referred to as relational bullying, involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships. Social bullying includes:
Leaving someone out on purpose
Telling other children not to be friends with someone
Spreading rumors about someone
Embarrassing someone in public
What is physical bullying?
Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things. Verbal bullying includes:
Hitting/kicking/pinching
Spitting Tripping/pushing Taking or breaking
someone’s things Making mean or
rude hand gestures
Where and when does bullying occur?
Bullying can occur during or after school hours. While most reported bullying happens in the school building, a significant percentage also happens in places like on the playground or the bus. It can also happen travelling to or from school, in the youth’s neighborhood, or on the Internet.
What is a bystander?
A bystander is a person who is present at the bully event or incident but does not take part in it. When the bystander fails to act, they
become part of the problem. Bullying is everyone’s problem and the
whole school suffer when we don’t speak up.
Research shows a more positive school climate when people take a stand and understand that bullying is not acceptable and will be dealt with immediately, effectively, and responsibly.
What does the law say about bullying?
All students and staff have the right to a safe and secure learning and working environment.
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969)- Court clarified that school personnel have the burden of
demonstrating that the speech or behavior resulted in a substantial interference.
J.S. v. Bethlehem Area School District (2000)• Schools can discipline students for their off-campus electronic
speech (student created a threatening web page about his algebra teacher). “…school officials are justified in taking very seriously threats against faculty and other students.”
Schools simply do have the authority to reasonably discipline students for any behavior (whether at school or away from school) if such behavior results in, or has a high likelihood of resulting in, a substantial or material disruption at school or if the behavior infringes on the rights of other students.
Bullying campaigns
Bully Free Starts With Me! www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3KsGTIeO7A&feature=related
Stop Bullying – Speak UP! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QawFn-SWD-Y&feature=fvsr
Think Before you Text http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdQBurXQOeQ&feature=youtu.be
Pause Before you Post http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w4_Hrwh2XI
“Bullying in any form is Unacceptable!”
Resources
Websites- Stopbullying.gov- Cyberbully Research Center- Bullyingstatistics.com- Netsmartz.org
Movies- Bully (2012)- Cyberbully (2011)- Mean Girls (2004)
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